Before vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 6.4/10 for Before). The Apothecary Diaries is the older of the two (2023 against 2024). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Before
The Apothecary Diaries| Before | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | JP |
| Creator / director | Sarah Thorp | – |
| Main cast | Billy Crystal, Judith Light, Rosie Perez, Jacobi Jupe, Maria Dizzia | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
Before
After tragically losing his wife, child psychiatrist Dr. Eli Adler encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past.
The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
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